The first set of teeth or deciduous teeth as they are called, are twenty in number, they usually come in pairs, and the lower jaw generally precede the corresponding upper. 

The first of the deciduous teeth is generally cut about the sixth or seventh month, and the last of the series at different times of the twentieth to the thirtieth months. So the whole time occupied by the first teeth to one year and half to two years is estimated. The process differs in different individuals, both in duration and dates, in what order the teeth to light. It is unnecessary, but more to add at this point. 

Their development is a natural process. It is too often, however, made a painful and difficult, due to errors in the administration of the treatment and health of the infant, previously to the coming of the teeth, and during the trial itself. 

So before all as a result of maladministration, is made of the most important period of childhood. Not that I have the level of mortality fairly traceable to the am, faith is not as big as before, because it is so highly rated as one sixth of all children that they are achieving. But nobody doubts that the first bite is often a time of great danger to the child. It is therefore a very important question to an anxious and affectionate mother, how the dangers and difficulties of teething can in any degree be diminished, or, if possible, avoided. A few remarks on this subject can be useful. I will first examine the management of the child is achieved without teething problems, and the management of the infant, when connected with difficulties. 

The management of the infant when teething is without difficulty.

The child of a healthy constitution, that's right, that is, of course, fed the milk from her mother's only teething symptoms are present, the mildest form, and the management of the child easily and quickly. 

Symptoms - The symptoms of natural dentition (which this right can be called), an increased flow of saliva, with swelling and warmth of the gums, and occasionally flushing of the cheeks. The child often pushes his fingers, or something in its grip in the mouth. Its thirst is increased, and it takes the breast more often, from the tender state of the gums, for shorter periods than normal. It is irritable and restless, and sudden fits of crying and occasional starting from sleep, with a slight tendency to vomiting and diarrhea, not even unusual. Many of these symptoms often precede the appearance of the teeth for several weeks, and that the "breeding the teeth" is going on. In such cases, symptoms disappear within a few days to be repeated again when the tooth approaches the surface of the gums. 

Treatment: - Management of the child in this case is very simple, and rarely requires the intervention of the doctor. The child was a lot of fresh air, exercise, and the bowels should be kept fairly open with castor oil, and always gently relaxed at this time. Cold wash daily, and the surface of the body rubbing with a washcloth as rough as the delicate skin of children with a dry friction very useful. The breast should be given often, but not for long at a time when the thirst will thus be removed, the gums kept moist and relaxed, and their irritation soothed, without the stomach is not overloaded. The parent also needs careful attention to this time to their own health and nutrition, and avoid all stimulant food or drinks. 

From the moment dentition begins, pressure on the gums too comfortable for the child, by blunting the sensitivity of the pain and numbness. for this purpose coral is usually, or a piece of the iris-root, or scraped liquorice root, a flat ivory ring is much safer and better because there is no danger of his being thrust into the eyes or nose. Gentle friction of the gums, including through the fingers of the nurse, is pleasing to the child, and it seems some effect in reducing irritation can often be used. In France it is common, licorice root, and other substances found in honey or powdered sugar-candy, and in Germany, a small bag with a mixture of sugar and spices, is given for the baby to suck when he was irritable and restless during the teething is. However, the constant use of sweet and stimulating ingredients, damage to the stomach and makes her work highly objectionable.